11.   Watching string come off a stationary spool made Hull realize that backlashes could be avoided by using a fixed, rather than revolving, spool.

12.   However, economists warned that this favorable string could be coming to an end.

13.   Then came another string of mistakes by Safin, with the crowd loudly applauding each one.

14.   Then came the string of pars to close the round.

15.   Then came another string of mistakes by Safin, with the Roland Garros crowd loudly applauding each one.

16.   Then came her string of birdies, bringing her to the top.

17.   Then came a string of unforced errors, allowing Oremans to break and then hold.

18.   Then came another string of mistakes by Safin, with the crowd applauding each one.

19.   The latest string of defeats come at an inopportune time for Buchanan.